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How Much Is Taye Diggs Worth?

How much is Taye Diggs worth? Taye Diggs is worth $22 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, and that figure seems about right, given that the actor has been in the game since the mid-’90s, when he debuted on Broadway and began paving the way for a major Hollywood film career. Diggs was born Scott Leo Diggs on January 2, 1971, in Newark, New Jersey, and he grew up in Rochester, New York. The oldest of five children, Taye — whose name is a variation on “Scotty” — developed an early love of acting, and he studied musical theater at Syracuse University. In 1994, he appeared in a Broadway revival of “Carousel,” and two years later, he originated the role of Benny in “Rent,” the acclaimed music about young bohemians living in New York City. In 1998, he made his film debut with “How Stella Got Her Groove Back,” and just like that, he was off and running. His credits include “The Wood,” “The Best Man,” “Baggage Claim,” and “The Best Man Vacation.”

Taye Diggs’ net worth also derives from a series of TV projects, and over the years, he’s done stints on shows like “Ally McBeal” and “Private Practice.” In the summer of 2014, he’ll star in “Murder in the First,” a new detective series on TNT. Diggs is also co-director of Dre.dance, a dance company based in New York City. While that has perhaps added to his $22 million nest-egg somewhat, it’s the movie projects that likely earn him the most bank. In keeping with his theater roots, he’s appeared in the film versions of “Rent” and “Chicago,” and he’s something of a quadruple threat — a singer, actor, dancer, and choreographer.

How much is Taye Diggs worth compared to other famous actors? He’s got a way to go if he’s going to catch, say, Jamie Foxx, who’s sitting on $85 million, but he’s doing better than Cuba Gooding Jr., who’s worth $15 million. They all pale in comparison to Will Smith, however; he’s got a super fresh, princely sum of $200 million to his name.